Property description
**OFFERING CONSIDERABLE POTENTIAL** - with a large detached house (part of which is ready for conversion to an additional two-storey annexe), an extensive paddock (approx. 3.5 acres) with stable block and a barn for further development - all nestled within a superb semi rural plot of around three acres (exact measurement to be confirmed). A ideal home for a family with equestrian interests. The current owners have drawn up plans to convert the barn (currently used as an office with an adjacent under cover storage area / garage), into a separate three-bedroomed dwelling, but have not yet submitted the proposed plans. There's ample off-road parking for numerous cars. The house and grounds offer tremendous possibilities for improvement and development (subject to the necessary permissions being granted) and represent a rare opportunity to acquire a unique property in this sought after area. Early viewing is enthusiastically recommended!
THE LOCATION
Coleorton a mile is situated on the A512 main road mid-way between Ashby-de-la-Zouch and Loughborough, and close to Griffydam and Coleorton schools. The house is within easy access of both the M42 and M1 motorways and commuting distance of Leicester, Nottingham, Derby, Birmingham and Coventry. The international airports at East Midlands and Birmingham can be reach by car within 30-40 minutes. Nearby Coleorton Hall, nestled in fifty acres of magnificent landscaped grounds, was built for Sir George Beaumont and his wife Dame Margaret and inhabited for the first time in 1808.
ABOUT THE PROPERTY
* OFFERING CONSIDERABLE POTENTIAL - with a large detached house (part of which is ready for conversion to an additional two-storey annexe), an extensive paddock with stable block and a barn for further development - all nestled within a superb semi rural plot of around three acres (exact measurement to be confirmed). A ideal home for a family with equestrian interests. The current owners have drawn up plans to convert the barn (currently used as an office with an adjacent under cover storage area / garage), into a separate three-bedroomed dwelling, but have not yet submitted the proposed plans. There's ample off-road parking for numerous cars. The house and grounds offer tremendous possibilities for improvement and development (subject to the necessary permissions being granted) and represent a rare opportunity to acquire a unique property in this sought after area. Early viewing is enthusiastically recommended!
ACCOMMODATION IN BRIEF
Take a look inside the main house and you will find: an entrance porch, hallway, two generous reception rooms, a breakfast kitchen, utility room, conservatory, downstairs bathroom one, three bedrooms on the first floor and a second family bathroom. There is also a sizeable two-storey extension to the side ready for conversion into additional accommodation/annexe.
SALE OF HOUSE
PLEASE NOTE: the owners may be willing to separate the barn, paddock and stables, and to sell the house with an area of garden separately for the sum of around £350,000 (to be confirmed).
ACCOMMODATION IN DETAIL - Draft details
THE APPROACH
There is an extensive gravelled driveway to the side of the property offering off-road parking for numerous cars, and leading to the barn/office (with potential garaging) and the adjoining paddock land.
ENTRANCE PORCH
We enter the property via the enclosed entrance porch to the front of the house with a UPVC half opaque glazed front door, UPVC double glazed windows to the front and side elevations, central heating radiator and a wooden panelled opaque glazed door opening into the:
ENTRANCE HALL
With staircase rising to the first floor accommodation and doors into the lounge and dining room.
DINING ROOM - 13' 9'' x 13' 4'' (4.19m x 4.06m)
With gas fireplace with tiled inlay and hearth and wooden surround. Wooden ceiling beam, wall lights, central heating radiator and UPVC double glazed windows to the front and side elevations.
LOUNGE - 15' 0'' x 13' 5'' (4.57m x 4.09m)
The focal point of the lounge is the coal effect gas fire with marble effect inlay and hearth and wooden surround, wooden ceiling beam, TV, satellite and telephone point, wall lights, central heating radiator and two UPVC double glazed windows to the front and rear elevations. Door leading into the...
BREAKFAST KITCHEN - 13' 0'' x 12' 6'' (3.96m x 3.81m)
This breakfast kitchen is fitted with a range of wall and base level units, laminate roll-top work surfaces, Belfast sink with chrome mixer tap and tiled splashbacks. There is a built-in electric oven with inset four-ring gas burner hob and extractor hood over. Space and plumbing for a dishwasher and space for free-standing fridge/freezer. Inset ceiling spotlights, tiled flooring, central heating radiator, Telephone point, under-stairs storage cupboard and UPVC double glazed windows to both side aspects. Door leading into the...
CONSERVATORY - 13' 7'' x 9' 7'' (4.14m x 2.92m)
This southerly-facing conservatory is constructed with UPVC double glazed window panels and doors, with a brick-built plinth. UPVC double doors lead out onto the rear garden. There's a central heating radiator and wooden flooring.
Returning to the kitchen with archway leading through into the...
UTILITY ROOM - 4' 3'' x 3' 8'' (1.29m x 1.12m)
With laminate roll-top work surface, space and plumbing for washing machine and dryer, fully tiled walls and floors and an extractor fan. UPVC double glazed window to the rear elevation.
DOWNSTAIRS BATHROOM ONE - 7' 8'' x 7' 5'' (2.34m x 2.26m)
A fitted four-piece bathroom suit comprising: a single-flush toilet, bidet, pedestal wash hand basin with mixer tap and whirlpool corner bath with mixer tap, shower attachment and electric shower over. There are fully tiled floors and walls, a central heating radiator, extractor fan and an opaque UPVC double glazed window to the rear elevation.
Returning to the entrance hall with staircase rising to the...
FIRST FLOOR ACCOMMODATION
LANDING
With central heating radiator and doors leading into all three bedrooms and bathroom.
BEDROOM ONE - 15' 4'' x 13' 6'' (4.67m x 4.11m)
Featuring the original fireplace, over-stairs storage cupboard with loft hatch giving access into the roof void, two central heating radiators and dual aspect UPVC double glazed windows to the front and rear elevations.
BEDROOM TWO - 13' 4'' x 12' 7'' (4.06m x 3.83m)
Featuring built-in wardrobes with shelving and hanging rails, TV aerial point, central heating radiator and a UPVC double glazed window to the rear elevation.
BEDROOM THREE - 12' 1'' plus wardrobes x 10' 1'' max (3.68m x 3.07m)
Featuring built-in wardrobes with sliding mirrored doors, solid wooden flooring, central heating radiator and UPVC double glazed window to the front elevation.
FAMILY BATHROOM TWO
Comprising: a dual-flush toilet, pedestal wash hand basin with chrome mixer tap, oval bath with chrome mixer tap, electric shower over and shower curtain. Fully tiled floor, part-tiled walls, extractor fan and an opaque UPVC double glazed window to the rear elevation.
POTENTIAL ANNEXE TO THE SIDE - Size to be confirmed
The sizeable detached house currently has three bedrooms, but to the side there is a large two-storey extension (already fitted with double glazed windows) which could be converted into an annexe with extra living accommodation including further bedrooms - subject to the necessary permissions being granted. Ideal for an independent relative or just extra living space for a growing family.
OUTSIDE
BARN (OFFICE) FOR CONVERSION
To the rear of the property there's a barn which has been part converted into office space. The remainder is used as under-cover storage, but could be useful garaging. The vendors have drawn up plans for a three-bedroomed bungalow, but these have not yet been submitted to the council - although they would expect a favourable decision.
OFF-ROAD PARKING
There is ample off-road parking for numerous cars.
EXTENSIVE PADDOCKS and STABLE BLOCK
At the end of the gravelled driveway, a five bar gate accesses the adjoining paddock area which also has a stable block with tack room, water and power. Exact acreage to be confirmed.
AND FINALLY...
A rare opportunity to acquire a substantial property offering considerable potential for further development and improvement. We anticipate a great deal of interest from those of an equestrian nature and purchasers looking for a challenging project and investment..
HOW TO GET THERE
From our NEWTON FALLOWELL office in the heart of ASHBY DE LA ZOUCH: Turn right into Market Street. Continue up the hill into Wood Street and Nottingham Road. At the roundabout near the Tesco supermarket, take the third exit. Within two hundred yards go straight across the A42 dual carriageway, taking the first exit onto the A512 towards Loughborough. Proceed past the turning for Coleorton Hall, and continue for a mile or so. The property (number 87) can be found on the right hand side about 50 metres BEFORE the mini-roundabout signposted left to Peggs Green. POST CODE for SAT NAVS: LE67 8HH.
PLEASE NOTE:
SERVICES: All mains are connected. The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by Newton Fallowell and no guarantee as to their operating ability or their efficiency can be given. MEASUREMENTS: Please note that room sizes are quoted in metres to the nearest tenth of a metre measured from wall to wall. The imperial equivalent is included as an approximate guide for applicants not fully conversant with the metric system. Room measurements are included as a guide to room sizes and are not intended to be used when ordering carpets or flooring. TENURE: Freehold - with vacant possession on completion. Newton Fallowell recommend that purchasers satisfy themselves as to the tenure of this property and we recommend they consult a legal representative such as a solicitor appointed in their purchase.
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Property Features :
- * OFFERING CONSIDERABLE POTENTIAL!!! *
- Good-sized House - Circa 3 Acre Plot inc Paddock (TBC)
- Extensive Paddock with Stable Block
- Barn for Possible Conversion - Annexe Potential
- Lounge - Dining Room - Conservatory